Practical Theology and Qualitative Research - second edition - Softcover

Swinton, John; Mowat, Harriet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0334049881 ISBN 13: 9780334049883

Publisher: SCM Press, 2016

Synopsis

Practical Theology is a growing discipline in its own right, and the latest thinking in practical theology; of how to use theological learning in practical situations, is fully explored in this new edition of an established textbook. The authors examine methodologies of the social sciences and questions how they can enable the task of theological reflection; examine the relationship between qualitative and quantitative methods and highlight the significance of both for the task of practical theology. They also take the reader through the actual process of developing and carrying out a research project using the author's own research as case study examples. Previous case studies include: the rise in spirituality; the decline in church attendance, evidence-based medicine compared to needs-led assessments, the growth in chaplaincy and how it is understood as separate from parish ministry. In this second edition, case studies and all bibliographies have been updated plus a new chapter has been added.

About this title

About the Authors

John Swinton is Professor of Practical Theology and Pastoral Care in the School of Divinity, Religious Studies and Philosophy at the University of Aberdeen.

Harriet Mowat is an honorary Reasearch Fellow in the Centre for Spirituality, Health and Disability at the University of Aberdeen and the Managing Director of Mowat Research Ltd, Aberdeen.

Edition details

• Publisher: SCM Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0334049881
• ISBN 13: 9780334049883
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 320